Melanin - fungal (Ganoderma lucidum)

CAS: 8049-97-6

Ref. 3D-FM67974

Product Information

• Name: Melanin - fungal (Ganoderma lucidum)
• Synonyms: 3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-Dihydrobenzo[1,2,3-Cd:4,5,6-C'D']Diindole-4,5,9,10-Tetrone, Melanin, Melanin From Sepia Officinalis, Melanins, Melanoids, MeSH ID: D008543, Melanines

Description

Melanin is a substance that plays a crucial role in the human body. It is responsible for the color of our hair, skin, and eyes. Melanin acts as a natural sunscreen, protecting our skin from harmful UV radiation. It also helps in the synthesis of vitamin D and acts as an antioxidant, protecting our cells from damage caused by free radicals. Gadolinium-based synthetic melanin has been developed to mimic the natural melanin pigment. This synthetic melanin has various applications in industries such as cosmetics, paints, and plastics. It can be used to create vibrant colors and provide UV protection in these products. Researchers have also discovered that certain natural products can enhance melanogenesis, the process of melanin production in the body. These natural pigments have shown antioxidant properties and can inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis. By promoting the production of eumelanin (dark brown/black pigment) and inhibiting pheomelanin (yellow/red pigment

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 318.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₁₀N₂O₄
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H10N2O4/c1-5-13-9-7(3-19-13)12-10-8(11(9)17(23)15(5)21)4-20-14(10)6(2)16(22)18(12)24/h3-4,19-20H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XUMBMVFBXHLACL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1c(=O)c(=O)c2c3c[nH]c4c(C)c(=O)c(=O)c(c5c[nH]c1c52)c43